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In 2019 alone, approximately five million deaths were reported to be the result of higher-than-ideal Body Mass Index (BMI) levels, pointing to the dire seriousness of the obesity issue worldwide . WHO’s Reaction to the Study Mrs Francesco Branca said that the report served as a wake-up call .
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2 years ago Read more at Nairametrics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino joked as he hailed Scotland's qualification for the Euro 2024 in Germany . Scotland have failed to qualify for the last six editions of the global tournament .
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2 years ago Read more at Hindustan Times

In the ongoing Tadoba Festival 2024 in Maharashtra, the state’s forest department used 65,724 saplings to spell out the words ‘Bharat Mata’ . In the video, one can see State Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar cutting the ribbon . The video has since been viewed over 5,000 times .
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2 years ago Read more at Hindustan Times

Christian Coleman won gold at the world indoor track and field Championships in Glasgow, Scotland . Lyles finished second with a time of 6.44 and Jamacia’s Ackeem Blake came in third . Ryan Crouser sets championship record for his first ever world indoor title .
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2 years ago Read more at USA TODAY

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi has taken aim at England for their antics during the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash last October . A clip has been released ahead of the much-anticipated Chasing the Sun 2 documentary detailing South Africa’s triumph in the global tournament . The Boks were making some surprising errors and one such mistake by Kurt-Lee Arendse set up an attacking scrum for England .
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2 years ago Read more at planetrugby.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the world to respond to every manifestation of Russian aggression . He said this in a post on Facebook, Ukrinform reports . The head of state published a video from the site where a drone hit a residential building in Odesa .
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2 years ago Read more at Ukrinform

Over 200 volunteers, including university students and community-based environment groups, teamed up with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers to clean River Nanyuki in Laikipia County . This year's theme, "Connecting people and planet-innovation for wildlife conservation', underscored the importance of safeguarding natural water sources .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking

Dominican Thea LaFond won the women's triple jump at the world indoors championships in Glasgow on Sunday, the third and final day of competition . She managed a best of 15.01 metres in her second effort, the sole competitor to go over the 15m mark . Cuban Leyanis Perez Hernandez took silver, with Spain's Ana Peleteiro-Compaore claiming bronze (14.75m)
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2 years ago Read more at SuperSport

World Wildlife Day is celebrated each year on March 3rd . It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013 to recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet . The date was chosen to mark the signing of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) on March 3, 1973, which plays a pivotal role in protecting species from extinction due to international trade .
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2 years ago Read more at Earth.com

Thea LaFond clinched victory in the women's triple jump at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow . This victory marks a historic moment for the athlete and her country . The world of athletics, buoyed by the achievements in Glasgow, looks forward to the next chapter in its storied history .
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2 years ago Read more at BNN Breaking